The guitarist shows his penchant for for explosive, dirty blues bending on 'Takin' My Time' and throughout the album. Vocally Petty doesn't try to get in the way of a song that isn't about him.

His lyrics come in short, emotional bursts around the Heartbreakers muscle. "Takin' my time / I'm slowin' down a little bit / Takin' my time / I'm slowin' down a little bit," goes the first verse in it's totallity.

After the second double-coupling of words Campbell announces himself with authority, pulling and bending the strings as he holds on to single notes for an eternity before sliding up the neck in a way that's much too easy to visualize.

"Losin' my way / To somethin' stronger than me / Losin' my way / To somethin' stronger than me."

The singer has said that although he's always been a fan of artists on Chess Records he didn't feel the band had the experience to pull of a unapologetic blues record until recently. The production is still a little too slick to be mistaken for the work of Muddy Waters, but the emotion and inspiration are genuine.

Rarely have the Heartbreakers had a chance to show off like they do on this song and the others on 'Kiss My Amps Live.' The live audience adds a new energy to these performances from 'Mojo,' and the limited availability make this a must have for fans of both Petty and mid 20th century blues. (By the way, you can sign up to win a copy below.)

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